Cinevegas Shows Some Beatles’ LOVE

I just received this press announcement from Cara Luttrell at Cirque du Soleil (702) 692-8335. Unfortunately it was a bit late for tonight's screening, but I will try to make it to Friday's showing of "All Together Now". I've always been a Beatles fan, remembering the first time I heard "I Want To Hold Your Hand" on the radio in 1963! So to be able to actually see the LOVE stage production tomorrow will be quite a thrill for me, more than you can imagine:

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Feature-Length Documentary Chronicles The Making Of The Beatles’ LOVE by Cirque du Soleil

Las Vegas (May 23, 2008) – As part of its tenth anniversary, CineVegas will present two screenings of Adrian Wills’ "All Together Now" in the Festival’s “Vegas Uncovered” section, a special section of documentaries about Las Vegas. The film details the story behind the unique partnership between The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil that resulted in the creation and launch of LOVE, the stage production still wowing audiences at The Mirage in Las Vegas, and the double Grammy-winning album of the same name. Screenings will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, June 18 and at 2pm on Friday, June 20 at the Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort. Tickets to each screening are $10 each and can be purchased online at www.cinevegas.com, by calling 888-8VEGAS8 or at the CineVegas Box Office at the Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort beginning Monday, June 2.

“CineVegas always strives to show films that take risks, because that is what the city of Las Vegas is all about,” said CineVegas Artistic Director Trevor Groth. “All Together Now" clearly demonstrates this risk-taking spirit, telling the story of two entertainment icons – The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil – coming together to create one of the most beloved shows in Las Vegas today.”

"All Together Now" faithfully recounts how the LOVE project came into being, born from the personal friendship between George Harrison and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte. George saw how the twin talents of Cirque’s artistry and The Beatles’ music could be fused into something new and totally original. Wills records early meetings between the Cirque & Apple Corps Ltd. creative teams, as well as contributions from Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, discussing how The Beatles’ music can be used in a different way.

The film chronicles the decision to utilize the combined talents of Sir George Martin and his son Giles Martin to produce what became a 90-minute soundscape created from The Beatles’ multi-track recordings and how this new audio adventure was being quietly worked on in the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, England whilst the first creative ideas for the show were being formulated in Montreal, Canada. It also includes the first rehearsals at the Mirage Hotel theatre in Las Vegas, which was completely rebuilt with a one-of-a-kind sound system and complex round staging to house the LOVE show.

It wasn’t all “plain-sailing” and there has been no attempt to disguise some of the disagreements that took place along the way regarding how some of the songs would be portrayed visually. These creative differences, a necessary part of the overall process of bringing LOVE to its most vibrant life, illustrate the participants’ love and respect for the music and vision of The Beatles.

Apple Corps Ltd./Cirque du Soleil will release the feature-length documentary on DVD later this year, which will be marketed and distributed worldwide by EMI Music.

• Go behind the scenes at LOVE now on FACEBOOK.



• Visit the official Cirque Beatles Love site.

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About CineVegas

The Tenth Annual CineVegas Film Festival will be held June 12 – 21, 2008 at the Palms Casino Resort and Brenden Theatres in Las Vegas. Each year the Festival highlights the most exciting offerings from up and coming filmmakers and visionary veterans, in-depth celebrity tributes and world premiere films set against the backdrop of the famed Las Vegas strip. Robin Greenspun serves as the Festival’s President, Trevor Groth serves as Artistic Director and Dennis Hopper serves as the Chairman of the Creative Advisory Board. For more information on the CineVegas Film Festival, please call 888-8VEGAS8 or visit www.cinevegas.com.

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Mid June Oddz 'N' Endz

• I am excited about being invited to a special Cirque Du Soleil Tapis Rouge event at Revolution and Love in the Mirage Thursday night. This will be fun. More later.
  

  About Tapis Rouge

  
  

  
  "Tickets are on sale now for Cirque du Soleil's new LOVE Tapis Rouge™ at The Mirage, call 866-236-5652. Beginning June 26, Tapis Rouge™ will begin each night 90 minutes before the 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. performances, Thursday through Monday, inside The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge, located just steps away from the LOVE Theatre.
  
  French for "red carpet," the "Tapis Rouge" concept was originally developed in 1999 for Cirque du Soleil's touring production, Dralion, and remains the name coined for the VIP package of Cirque du Soleil's Touring Shows Division as a whole. The Tapis Rouge™ package for LOVE is the first permanent show with such an experience.
  
  The $295 Tapis Rouge™ package includes the price of a VIP show ticket and the following amenities: special VIP will-call line; customized gift bag with specially created merchandise; collectible Tapis Rouge™ lanyard provided for complimentary VIP access to the REVOLUTION Lounge for an entire week; exclusive reception before the LOVE performance at the REVOLUTION Lounge with tray-passed hors d'oeuvres and specialty cocktails; hosts to provide insights into LOVE; exclusive behind-the-scenes footage; VIP escorted access into the LOVE Theatre; and VIP line at concessions."
  

  
  
  
  The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleils Fotos – Celebrity visits to LOVE theater.
  




• Being the avid radio listener that I am, I caught the KNPR ( Nevada Public Radio ) show, State Of Nevada, that discussed the new documentary about Hank Greenspun “Where I Stand,” which is premiering at CineVegas. More information here. Hank Greenspun in many ways was as colorful a character as Howard Hughes. See a special showing at the Brandon Theatre at the Palms tomorrow at 1 PM. ( Admission: $10; $9 for students and seniors. Festival passes are also available, from $100 to $600; 992-7979, www.cinevegas.com ).



• I am starting to visit the free lounge acts again. In search of the old Vegas! If it is free and I am not forced to pay for a drink, I'll be there! I was pleasantly surprised the other night to see a group called "Front Page" at the Plaza ( downtown )that was worth watching. When people are sitting at the slot machines and they stop gambling to listen, you know that the show has a certain appeal! ( See video below. )
  

  
  

  Front Page Is Playing At The Plaza:

  
  June 19,20,21,22, 2008 - Thursday thru Sunday at the Aqua Lounge 7:00pm to 12:30am
  

  
  



• And last but not least, I just had to put in a plug for the I Can Do It! 2008 - Las Vegas
  

  
  Date: June 26, 2008 - June 29, 2008
  Sponsored by: Hay House
  Location: Las Vegas, NV
  

  
  Today's most inspirational speakers gathered together for one incredible weekend event!
  
  
  
  
  

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Front Page Promo Video

Las Vegas hosts CineVegas film festival

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Las Vegas will host the ninth annual CineVegaas film festival June 6th - 16th.

Most screenings will take place at The Brenden Theaters in The Palms hotel.

The premiere of Ocean's 13 will be on Wednesday, June 6th with the cast member present followed by a party in Moon nightclub in the Playboy tower of the Palms hotel. Tickets for this special screening can be purchased for $250 and include entrance fee to the official after party at Moon. The proceeds will fund the "Not On Our Watch" charitable campaign for victims of Darfur, Sudan. Ocean's 13's producer Jerry Weintraub will receive the festival's Vanguard Award.

Sir Anthony Hopkins will receive CineVegas' Marquee Award at the premiere of Slipstream on Friday, June 15 @ 6:00 PM. Mr. Hopkins is a producer of this film starring Christian Slayter, John Turturro, Stella Arroyave, Jeffery Tambor and himself. Mr. Hopkins will engage in live conversation following the premiere of Slipstream.

Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron will receive the "Half-Life Award' on Friday, June 15th, @ 3:00 PM.

Ms. Theron will engage in live conversation about her acting career in such films as Monster, the movie about serial killer Aileen Wuornos.

Attendees of the film festival will have the opportunity to see the already critically acclaimed La Vie En Rose, the life story of singer Edith Piaf on Wednesday, June 13th, @ 1:00 PM and Thursday, June 14th @ 12:30 PM.

Other films being shown at CineVegas are:

Mr. Untouchable, the story of the Harlem heroin kingpin Nicky Barnes, Penelope starring Christina Ricci,

Kurt Cobain About A Son, with narration from the late Mr. Cobain himself, The Devil Came On Horseback, a film about what an African Union monitor has witnessed in Darfur, Sudan, and Look, a film created from actual surveillance footage. David Lynch's cult classic Blue Velvet, starring Dennis Hopper, Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern and Hope Lange will be shown on Thursday, June 14th @ 10:00 PM.

Mexican film is being celebrated in this years event with films such as Chavez, a documentary about the life of Mexican boxer Julio Caesar Chavez, Bad Habits, a film about eating habits, Never On A Sunday, a film about death, and Once Upon A Time Maria, a film about memories, erotic adventures and experiences.

Several short films will be shown prior to screenings of full-length features including the film which won their short features slot in the festival from the online ballots cast on MySpace. Nevada film makers will be included in the festival with features from UNLV, CCSN, and the Arts Institute. The Grand, a comedy about professional poker players starring Woody Harrelson, Ray Romano, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Werner Herzog, Dennis Farina, Michael McKean, Richard Kind, Hank Azaria, Chris Parnell, Brett Ratner, and Judy Greer will show at The Golden Nugget Hotel (downtown) on Thursday, June 7th @ 7 PM and Friday, June 8th at 3:00 PM at The Brenden Theater in The Palms.

CineVegas's closing night feature is You Kill Me, starring Ben Kingsley, Tea Leoni, Luke Wilson, Dennis Farina, Philip Baker Hall and Bill Pullman on Saturday, June 16h @ 7 PM.

For the full schedule of this years CineVegas, please visit: www.cinevegas.com

Persons interested in attending CineVegas can purchase tickets online at www.cinevegas.com, by phone by calling 1 888 8 Vegas 8, or in-person at The Brenden Theaters box office.

Individual tickets are $10.00. Inclusive packages for the festival range in price.

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Cine Vegas Film Festival Passes On Sale Today

Festival Passes Go On Sale Today!

"Passes for the 2007 CineVegas Film Festival will be available for purchase beginning Friday, April 20, either online at www.cinevegas.com or by calling 1-888-8VEGAS8. Individual movie tickets will be available for purchase online and by phone for $10 each starting Monday, May 21. In addition, passes and tickets can be purchased in person at the festival’s box office in the Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort starting Saturday, May 26. Individual party tickets are not available for sale. The June 6th opening night film is a fundraising event and a separate ticket is required for entry."

From the web site, the official blog site, and the MySpace page:

"The 9th annual festival will be held June 8-16th, 2007 at the Palms Casino Resort and will combine the excitement of world premiere films and celebrity tributes with the allure of Vegas nightlife. CineVegas highlights up and coming filmmakers, as well as masters of the craft, and has attracted the likes of Jack Nicholson, Sean Penn, Dustin Hoffman, Christina Ricci, Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Stacy Peralta, Ann-Margret, Helen Mirren, Takashi Miike, and David Lynch in years past.

Under the direction of festival president Robin Greenspun, CineVegas has established itself as one of the hottest and fastest growing film festivals in the world, with recent profiles in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and TIME Magazine. CineVegas was recently mentioned as one of the top 5 small fests to visit by Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper and was also named one of the top 5 gem festivals in the world by Variety, one of the top 12 film festivals in North America by San Francisco Magazine and one of the top 7 events occurring in Las Vegas in 2007 by LA Weekly."